Jumper
ÐÄÁéÃɱÎ(Third Eye Blind) Lyrics


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I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,
You could cut ties with all the lies,
That you've been living in,
And if you do not want to see me again,
I would understand.
I would understand.

The angry boy,
A bit too insane,
Icing over a secret pain
You know you don't belong.

You're the first to fight,
You're way too loud,
You're The flash of light,
On a burial shroud,
I know something's wrong

Well everyone I know has got a reason,
To say,
Put the past away

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,
You could cut ties with all the lies,
That you've been living in,
And if you do not want to see me again,
I would understand,
I would understand.

And well he's on the table,
And he's gone to code,
And I do not think anyone knows,
What they are doing here,

And your friends have left you,
You've been dismissed.
I never thought it would come to this,
And I, I want you to know

Everyone's got to face down the demons,
Maybe today,
We can put the past away,

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend.
You could cut ties with all the lies,
That you've been living in,
And if you do not want to see me again,
I would understand,
I would understand,
I would understand...

(I would understand)
(I would understand)
(Understand)

Ya ya ya ya ya...

Can you put the past away?

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,
I would understand

(I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,)
I would understand
(I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,)




And I would understand
(X2)

Overall Meaning

"Jumper" by Third Eye Blind is a song about a person experiencing severe distress and contemplating suicide, but the lyrics suggest hope and empathy for the person's situation. The first verse of the song is a plea from the singer to the person standing on a ledge, asking them to step back from it and cut ties with the lies they have been living in. The singer also tells the person that if they do not want to see him again, he would understand. The second verse describes the person as an angry boy who is a bit too insane, possibly referring to a mental health issue that is troubling him. The singer notes that the person is the first to fight, way too loud, and the flash of light on a burial shroud, all of which may suggest that he is dealing with a self-destructive behavior or addiction.


The chorus is an extension of the plea from the first verse, as the singer implores the person to step back from the ledge and cut ties with the lies that have been affecting their life. The bridge of the song is when the singer talks about how everyone has a reason to say that they should put the past away, indicating that the person on the ledge has experienced something difficult that is affecting them. The final verse and chorus go back to the plea for the person to step back from the ledge and reconcile with their past or face down their demons. The song ends with repeated lines of "I would understand" as a message of empathy and support for the person's struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend,
I hope you can take a moment to pause and reconsider the dangerous path you're on


You could cut ties with all the lies,
You have the power to break free from the cycle of deceit you've been trapped in


That you've been living in,
The falsehoods you've been clinging to and weaving around you permeate your entire existence


And if you do not want to see me again,
If you aren't ready or able to face me, it's okay


I would understand.
I won't judge you or resent you for it


The angry boy,
You're lashing out and filled with rage


A bit too insane,
Your behavior is erratic and bordering on madness


Icing over a secret pain
You're trying to numb the unbearable hurt you're feeling inside


You know you don't belong.
You feel like an outsider and don't fit in anywhere


You're the first to fight,
You're always ready for a conflict and confrontational


You're way too loud,
You're drawing attention to yourself and making a scene


You're The flash of light,
Your actions are like a sudden explosion and shock to those around you


On a burial shroud,
Your behavior is leading you towards death and destruction


I know something's wrong
You're radiating negative energy and something is clearly off about you


Well everyone I know has got a reason,
Everyone has their own justification for their actions and choices, including you


To say,
To express their opinions and feelings


Put the past away
Let go of your history and move forward


And well he's on the table,
Someone is lying on a medical examination table


And he's gone to code,
Their physical condition is deteriorating and they may be dying


And I do not think anyone knows,
No one has a clear understanding of the situation and how to solve it


What they are doing here,
They are lost and uncertain about their purpose or direction


And your friends have left you,
Your close associates have abandoned you when you needed them most


You've been dismissed.
You've been fired or forced out of your job or role


I never thought it would come to this,
I never imagined that your situation could deteriorate so much


And I, I want you to know
I want to express my concern for you


Everyone's got to face down the demons,
We all must confront our own inner demons and personal struggles


Maybe today,
Perhaps now is the time


We can put the past away,
We can finally release our grip on the past and move forward


Ya ya ya ya ya...
Repetitive vocalization to emphasize emotional turmoil


Can you put the past away?
Are you capable of letting go of the past and embracing a better future?




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Lyrics

[Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again
I would understand, I would understand

[Verse 1: Stephan Jenkins]
The angry boy, a bit too insane
Icing over a secret pain
You know you don't belong
You're the first to fight, you're way too loud
You're the flash of light on a burial shroud
I know something's wrong

[Pre-Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
Well, everyone I know has got a reason
To say, "Put the past away"

[Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again
I would understand, I would understand

[Verse 2: Stephan Jenkins]
Well he's on the table and he's gone to code
And I do not think anyone knows
What they are doing here
And your friends have left you, you've been dismissed
I never thought it would come to this
And I, I want you to know

[Pre-Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
Everyone's got to face down the demons
Maybe today, you could put the past away

[Chorus: Stephan Jenkins]
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in
And if you do not want to see me again
I would understand, I would understand
I would understand

[Refrain: Third Eye Blind]
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand

[Instrumental Break]

[Outro: Stephan Jenkins]
Can you put the past away?
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
And I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
And I would understand



All comments from YouTube:

@eliorocha10

One day you are a teen listening to this song on the radio; the next day, you are in your 40s listening to this song on youtube. There was nothing like the 90s

@wolverines_boneclaws5362

I think i cried when I was only 8 years old and I was comprehending every word of this song...!
I broke into tears in the car because of the lyrics and the way this song ended with the drumming like it was all
about a war of street fights.😢

@wolverines_boneclaws5362

🟡☦🥁💖

@j_m_b_1914

This hits home hard.

@jimmyhoffa4338

Dang.

@ElBloeTigre

I used to save up to buy albums on cassette tapes and listen to them on my Walkman whilst doing my homework. 😢

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@cammyduncan3439

With my near death experience from a suicide attempt, I have a deep appreciation for this song and thank God for it. I listen to it when I get thoughts of hurting myself. Thank you, Third Eye Blind, for making this song. I know it's all gonna be ok.

@UltromanTheTacoman

It really will be OK, you know :) Be kind to yourself. You're your own biggest influence, so be a good one <3

@davetech1269

I always thought it could. be something like that! I'm really glad you're still with us! You definitely matter more than you know

@jaxrican1

Tomorrow could be the day it all turns around. Everyday I look forward to tomorrow. Imagine hurting ourselves today and tomorrow was the day...

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